NWEA ELA Prep

What does "alliteration" refer to in writing?

• A book of maps.

• A true piece of information.

• A string of words that start with the same letter and sound.

• Writing that is made up.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

What is a simile?

• A direct comparison using "like" or "as"

• A type of rhythm in poetry

• A reference to historical events

• A description without comparisons

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is an acronym?

• A non-fiction book about someone's life.

• A short word formed from the first letters of several words.

• A type of serious, emotional writing.

• A device used in fiction to reflect on past events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following best describes an "anecdote"?

• A device used in fiction to reflect on past events.

• A personal writing meant for only the writer to read.

• A short story, often used to show an example.

• The part of a story after the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes "suspense"?

• Excitement about upcoming events

• The feeling of not knowing what will happen next

• A sudden twist in the story

• The resolution of the plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the purpose of a "caption" in a document?

• To provide a true piece of information.

• To write about someone's opinion on a book.

• To explain or describe a picture or graphic.

• To list events in the order they occurred.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does "chronological" mean when referring to the order of events?

• In order of importance.

• From the most recent to the earliest.

• In order of time, from earliest to latest.

• Based on personal experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?

• To list all the characters in the story

• To provide the definitions of important words found in the text

• To summarize each chapter

• To describe the book's settings

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does the term "homophone" refer to?

• A word that has multiple meanings

• A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling

• A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different pronunciation

• A word used in telecommunication

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What is a metaphor?

• A type of poem

• A word that means exactly what it says

• A comparison between two things that says one thing is another

• A detailed description of a scene

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D